The new home is beautiful, but the backyard is still empty.

Before: Safety Hazard A too-small deck that's literally falling apart and neglected, overgrown lot stuffed with leftover building materials make this garden the household's least favorite area of the home.

After: Family-Friendly Getaway A sprawling 2-level bamboo deck and brick patio anchored by an outdoor fireplace and pergola provide ample space for alfresco dining and relaxing with friends or loved ones. To soften all the hardscape, Chris Lambton and team pushed back the wooded area to generate room for a sinuous bed full of perennials for year-round charm and flowering annuals for shade.

Before: Covered in Dirt This garden is a dirty deal as far as the family is concerned. The homeowner has three children ranging from toddler to teenager also desires her lawn to accomodate all of them.

After: Kid-Friendly Retreat Landscape designer Scott Cohen transforms the area with a quarry-themed swimming pool that includes a 52-foot-long slide along with a bar. Other features include an outdoor kitchen, a hopscotch court and play area.

Before: Overgrown and Unused These youthful homeowners love the outside and have a huge backyard but are at a loss as to the way to look after it. Woodpiles, that have attracted snakes, clutter the land and the small vegetable garden they attempted was soon eaten by rabbits.

After: Beachy-Keen Backyard Chris Lambton and crew clear the house then create designated zones for dining glass curtain wall construction . gardening, gathering around a sandy firepit and an enclosed outdoor shower. To give shade, a classic ship's sail covers the door to the house whereas a purple leaf plum tree, chosen for its vibrant leaves and short stature, is implanted within the deck. Beachy Elijah blue fescue and other ornamental grasses combine with sun-loving celosia, butterfly bushes and sunflowers to fill the yard with color.

Before: Barren Lot The homeowners' dream would be to bring the romance of Tuscany for their backyard, therefore landscape designer Scott Cohen plans to make an old-world exterior living space with much-needed contemporary details.

Following: Tuscan Opulence The garden now has the elegance of Tuscany, including a contemplation garden, an outdoor living room, kitchen plus a pool with infinity edges that provide a lake-like feel.

Before: No Lawn in Any Way This Cape Cod backyard, filled with wood chips and stains of poison ivy, is entirely unused by the homeowners -- even the family's dog won't stray far in the deck because the splintery wood chips hurt his feet.

After: Inviting and Lush After eliminating the poison ivy and ill-conceived wood chips, then the team expand the existing deck topping it with an L-shaped bar. A wide paver patio boasts a dining table for six at one side and a shady pergola at the opposite. Professional landscaper Chris Lambton adds life to the yard with fountaingrass, late-blooming lilacs, spirea and unexpected pops of colour with decorative peppers, asparagus and lettuces.

Ahead: Uninspiring Pool Region These homeowners have a dull and poorly constructed backyard. They desire their new outdoor space to reflect their love of Cabo San Lucas.

Following: Cabo-Inspired Landscape The resort-like backyard features outdoor beds in light-colored cloths with rich vibrant curtains hung on the wooden canopies enclosing the pool. The pool area is upgraded with copper bowls housing fire, and the kitchen has everything needed for a party, including a grill and bar. The view at night is magnificent with all the outdoor lighting illuminating the plants and trees.

Before: Empty Land The homeowner wants to transform her lush backyard into an outdoor area where she can spend time relaxing and entertaining friends.

Following: Outdoor Entertaining Space A pergola was created using a fireplace, wood flooring and chairs which is slightly elevated from the rear gardens. This stunning outdoor room is perfect for enjoying dishes, relaxing or sharing birthday cake. To make life simpler, artificial turf is set up; the modern grass looks genuine, but the upkeep is practically zero. A pool, spa and top-of-the line revolved around out the newly landscaped yard.

Before: Utterly Incomplete This backyard lacks the amenities which the homeowners want to wow their guests. They also need the room for entertaining, as well as an outdoor kitchen and dining room.

Following: Yard With a View Designers Rick and Tania King want to make the most of the yard, so they look a very long fireplace to frame the perspective. Since viewing weekend sports games is essential, an outdoor living area includes plasma TVs, surround sound and comfy sofas.

Before: Brand New Landscape The new home is beautiful, but the backyard is still empty. The homeowners are hoping that landscape designer Scott Cohen can integrate a few of their favourite elements from Spain to the design.

Following: Elegant Spanish Pavillion Cohen creates an over-the-top rear living room, complete with plasma screen TVs, perimeter-overflow spa and an outside bathroom with shower. A swim-up pub under the Spanish-inspired pavillion is ideal for entertaining.

Before: Dead Space The homeowners will need to upgrade the garden for their growing boys to add a basketball court and half-pipe skateboard ramp, but the parents also need their own private spaces.

After: Extreme Sports Bleacher seating, a built-in barbeque and a calm waterfall make this backyard, combined with the garage-turned-media-room, the ideal place for entertaining.